Birrong facts for kids
Quick facts for kids BirrongSydney, New South Wales |
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Auburn Road, Birrong
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| Population | 3,103 (2016 census) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 2143 | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation | 40 m (131 ft) | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 22 km (14 mi) south-west of Sydney CBD | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Canterbury-Bankstown | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Bankstown | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Blaxland | ||||||||||||||
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Birrong is a suburb located in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It's about 22 kilometers southwest of the main city center. Birrong is part of the City of Canterbury-Bankstown local government area.
Birrong shares its postcode, 2143, with nearby suburbs like Regents Park and Potts Hill.
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What's in Birrong?
Birrong has many great places for fun and sports. You can find six fields for soccer or rugby. There are also tennis courts, a big natural park, a bowls club, and a swimming pool.
The suburb is home to three schools. These include Birrong Boys High School, Birrong Girls High School, and a primary school. There's also a small group of shops on Auburn Road. Here you can find a barber, a bakery, cafes, and takeaway restaurants. There's also an IGA supermarket, which includes a bottle shop and a butcher.
Birrong's History
The name Birrong comes from an Aboriginal word. It means star. This name was chosen for the suburb around 1927.
One of the first settlers in the area was Joseph Hyde Potts. He received land here in 1835. The nearby area of Potts Hill is named after him.
More people started moving to Birrong after 1928. This was when the railway line opened, making travel easier. Birrong Park used to flood often. During the Great Depression (1929–1934), people worked to drain the park. This helped create jobs during a tough time. The local post office opened in 1955.
Who Lives in Birrong?
In 2016, about 3,103 people lived in Birrong. The average age of people in Birrong was 35 years old. This is a bit younger than the average age across Australia.
Many people in Birrong were born in Australia (51.2%). Other common birthplaces include Vietnam (16.9%), China (4.4%), and Lebanon (4.0%). While 32.6% of people spoke only English at home, many other languages are also spoken. These include Vietnamese (22.1%), Arabic (15.3%), and Cantonese (5.1%).
People in Birrong follow different religions. The most common religions are Catholic (20.8%), Islam (18.1%), and Buddhism (16.4%). About 15.7% of people reported having no religion.
Learning in Birrong
Birrong Girls High School is a public school just for girls. It opened in 1957. In 2006, about 820 students attended the school. These students come from many different cultures. About 84% of students speak a language other than English at home. They represent 46 different language groups!
Getting Around Birrong
Birrong has its own train station. It's on the Bankstown Line of the Sydney Trains network. This makes it easy to travel to other parts of Sydney. Birrong also has a bus network. These buses are run by Transit Systems.
